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Boutte made good catches this week, especially over the middle. He looks like he's quickly getting comfortable with the offense, and his versatility is showing up in how the Texans use him. Boutte hasn't played poorly, despite hearing constant superficial analysis about him and Noel not getting open. It's not true. They are lesser priorities in the progressions, and C.J. Stroud doesn't have time to always get to Boutte unless he's the first read or there's a successful scramble outside the pocket. Marvin Harrison Jr.'s arrival will likely mean the Texans will force-feed Harrison to justify their investment, while Boutte will be a role player unless there's a significant injury.

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Boutte's role will diminish when Harrison Jr. arrives; currently a role player.

Boutte made good catches this week, especially over the middle, and looks like he's quickly getting comfortable with the offense; his versatility is showing up in how the Texans use him. Waldman defends Boutte against superficial analysis, noting he and Noel are not getting open—they are lesser priorities in the progressions and C.J. Stroud doesn't have time to always get to Boutte unless he's the first read or there's a successful scramble. Waldman expects Marvin Harrison Jr.'s arrival will likely mean the Texans will force-feed Harrison to justify their investment, while Boutte will be a role player unless there's a significant injury.

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